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  THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THE MCCS SURVEY FOR 2008      

> FREE LIVE EVENT FOR KIDS The High Voltage Hip Hop Show will at happen at the Bob Hope Theater, 29 AUG with a free movie to follow. [more]


 
 
 
DINING / CLUB NEWS
Clubs & Dining
 

> CADDY SHACK BREAKFAST CLUB Join us at the Caddy Shack for breakfast and enter to WIN a Callaway Golf Club! One entry per breakfast purchased per person. Daily drawings at 11am, while supplies last. Located at the Golf Course Driving Range. Open Monday thru Sunday (6:30am- 5pm). OPEN TO ALL HANDS.

> FRESH-BREWED COFFEE BY THE FLIGHTLINE Stateside Café Express is located on the patio of the Flight Line Food Court. Along with fresh-brewed coffee, they also offer... [more].

> Wi-Fi AT THE OFFICER'S CLUB [more]

 

PERSONAL GROWTH
PERSONAL GROWTH
 

> WANT TO BECOME A BETTER ATHLETE? Now you can! Come to the Base Theater from 1130-1230, on 20 AUG to learn about performance enhancements and supplements. [flyer]

> POST 9 / 11 G.I. BILL The attached flyer is from the VA regarding the new GI Bill and can also be viewed at www.gibill.va.gov This pamphlet is the first official overview of the changes made to the program. We have not received guidance from HQMC or OSD on how to implement the changes. The changes in the benefits do not take effect until August 2009 for courses that begin no sooner than 31 July 2009. The staff at the Education Center will make sure updated information is disseminated as widely as possible as it is received.

> INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT? The LAPD is now testing! Next testing date is 11 SEP in Classroom #8, at the HUB, Bldg. 5305 at 1730 hours. Testing takes place at this location every second Thursday of the month.

> THE WALL STREET JOURNAL DATABASE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS HQ has now afforded the opportunity to view the WSJ database at the Base Library! Just click [here] and select Electronic Resources on the Base Library Web site for more information.

> ATTENTION TUITION ASSISTANCE USERS Effective 07 JULY 08, Marines and Sailors requesting tuition assistance will be required to turn in, along with the completed TA application, a copy of the registration information showing the courses registered for, the term dates and the course costs. These items need be turned into the education office prior to TA being processed. Any questions can be directed to the Ed Center at (858) 577-1801.

> The Library, in Bldg. 5305
(The HUB), has a new database of practice exams for academic and civil service tests.
There are also e-books to help you study. If you are planning on taking a college entrance, law enforcement, or graduate school entrance exam, click here, select ELECTRONIC RESOURCES and scroll down to Learning Resources.

> DON'T BE 'THAT GUY'! For a peer-to-peer, humorous approach designed to deliver serious messages about the effects of excessive drinking. [more]

 

 

 
RECREATION / SEMPER FIT
Kayaking with Outdoor Adventure
 

> SMP & THE GREAT ESCAPE PRESENT: FRIDAY NIGHT SUMMER EXCURSIONS IN OLD TOWN Open to active duty service members only. "We drive you there, then we pick you up." [more]

> NEXT MONTH, COME TO COMPETE IN THE AQUATHLON! • 6 SEP featuring a 5.5 mile run and a 400 meter swim. [more]

> 6 VS 6 SOCCER LEAGUE starts 15 SEP / Coaches' Meeting: 04 SEP. [more]

> SOFTBALL LEAGUE starts 08 SEP / Managers' Meeting: 27 AUG. [more]

> SMP SAN FRANCISCO TRIP • ONLY $120 / 18-21 SEP 08 Many Spots Available for MCAS Miramar Single Enlisted Service Members [more]

> FREE PADRES TICKETS: 26 AUG. vs Arizona Diamondbacks,
at Petco Park. Stop by the Entertainment Ticket Office, Bldg. 2524, for these Upper Reserved Section seats, for active duty only. There is a limit of 4 tickets per ID card. For more information call the Entertainment Ticket Office at
577-4126 / 4141. Tickets are compliments of Fleet Week San Diego. [more]

> FREE RACETRACK TICKETS Visit the Tickets & Travel Office Bldg 2524 (Next to McDonald's).
To pick up free general admission tickets for: Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County. Saturday, 23 AUG, 2008. Race: 7:00am to 6:00pm. [more]

> WIN TICKETS TO CHARGERS VS PATRIOTS Visit the MCAS Miramar Ticket/Travel Office for a chance to win two 50 yard line tickets to the Chargers vs. Patriots game. [more]

> GOT POINTS? As of 25 JUL, here are the current standings for the 101 DAYS OF SUMMER:
1ST PLACE CLC 11 - 1,225
2ND PLACEMALS 11 - 825
3RD PLACEVMGR 352 - 775
4TH PLACEMWSG 37 - 500
5TH PLACEMAG 46 - 475
6TH PLACEMWHS 3 - 450
7TH PLACE
MWCS 38 & HMH 465 - 150
8TH PLACE
VMFA 314 & HMH 361 - 100
9TH PLACE
MTACS 38 & HMH 466 - 0 Opportunities for more points:

> CHARGER TICKETS ON SALE for all eligible patrons incl.: active duty, retirees, reservist, dependents and DOD employees for all ten home games. [more]

> FIT & FUNCTIONAL WORK-OUT • FITNESS FOR ALL LEVELS 5:30-6:30 am., outside by the track at the Miramar Sports Complex. [more]

> FREE GOLF CLINICS: Every Wednesday, 1130 - 1300 • ACTIVE DUTY ONLY • Call Golf Pro
Shop at 577-4155 for details.

> MIRAMAR GOLF CRUISE Join us for a five-day Baja Mexico cruise leaving from the Port of San Diego, with a stop in Cabo San Lucas for a wonderful day of golf and a stop in Ensenada for a great day of shopping. You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy this cruise. There are plenty of activities for everyone to take pleasure in. [more]

> THE BIG HOUSE Miramar Sports Complex now has an olympic lifting platform, bumper plates, and other functional training equipment available for use at our Functional Fitness Room; also known as, The Big House. [more]

> STROLLER CIRCUIT CLASSES As of 12 JUNE, these classes will take a break for the summer, and resume this fall.

 

PRIZE GIVEAWAYS
prize giveaway
 

> HARLEY DAVIDSON VRSCD NIGHT ROD MOTORCYCLE GIVEAWAY • 28 AUG $15,000 Value Join us at the Marine Mart as we select the winner between (1500-1900). There will be free food, beverage sampling and a live rock band performing. Enter to win at the Marine Mart. Open to Active Duty ONLY. Must be 21 years or older and residing in military housing. One entry per person. MCCS employees are ineligible. See store for details. 

> INTERESTED IN WINNING GOLF EQUIPMENT OR GOLF APPAREL? The Pro Shop is hosting a prize give away for one lucky winner each month this year... and you can be one of them! [more]

> The Entertainment Ticket Office conducts drawings for a variety of great prizes each month. For our latest winners and upcoming prizes, click here!

 

NEWSLETTERS
prize giveaway

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
announcements
 

> HARLEY DAVIDSON VRSCD NIGHT ROD MOTORCYCLE GIVEAWAY • 28 AUG $15,000 Value Join us at the Marine Mart as we select the winner between (1500-1900). There will be free food, beverage sampling and a live rock band performing. Enter to win at the Marine Mart. Open to Active Duty ONLY. Must be 21 years or older and residing in military housing. One entry per person. MCCS employees are ineligible. See store for details. 

> FREE BABY SITTER TRAINING COURSE Teenagers can earn key life skills and gain a sense of responsibility by participating in this program. They will be able to increase their involvement in the community through assisting parents in need of trained childcare providers. [more]

> YMCA SPONSORING EARLY TOY DRIVE REQUEST FOR HOLIDAY TOY PROGRAM With an anticipated increase in demand, The San Diego Armed Services YMCA is looking to get the word out early to the San Diego Community about signing up to host a toy drive for  enlisted military families for the 2008 holiday season.  Toy Drives to take place throughout the Fall of 2008. Toys will then be distributed this December. [more]

> THE WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL FOOD & HOSPITALITY EXCELLENT AWARDS FOR 2007 have been announced. For information about the awards and how we fared at Miramar this year, click [here].

> BE SMART • DO YOUR PART • VOTE! Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Requests
If you are a service member or family member of a service member living away from your state of legal voting residence, you must complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in order to register to vote or request an absentee ballot. For state by state instructions on completing the FPCA, and mailing addresses upon completion, click here. If you have any questions, please contact your Unit Voting Assistance Officer or the Marine Corps Voting Hotline.

> The MCX MIRAMAR LAUNDRY/DRY CLEANERS HAS TURNED GREEN! The Green Cleaning Method was fist developed in Germany to help avoid polluting the environment
and most importantly to avoid health hazards. Green Cleaners uses bio-degradable solutions, guarantees your garments with a fresh clean finish each time, has no toxic smell, never causes skin irritation if you have a case of skin allergies, and will not leave a residual on white color garments, such as wedding
gowns. Specialties include comforters, leathers and suede! The MCX Miramar Laundry/Dry Cleaning facility is located at the Main Store Promenade.

> FY 2008 YEAR END T.A. PROCESSING It is important that all TA users/Potential users know that there are processing restrictions and they need to be aware that TA will be denied if they ignore the permissible processing dates. [more]

> THE PT LOMA VET CLINIC CLOSURE / NEW MCAS MIRAMAR VET CLINIC OPENING The Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) Pt. Loma closed this month. MCAS Miramar's VTF is scheduled to have it's 2,700 sq. ft .renovation work complete this month. [more]

> RENT THE BASE THEATER! Do you need a large meeting space, a large stage for a community theater production or private movie screening, or perhaps a unique location for a birthday party? [more]

> NEW SESAME STREET DVD OUTREACH PROJECT FOR MILITARY KIDS Sesame Street DVD kit, Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployment, Homecomings, Changes. It contains the original DVD about deployment for families with young children, plus a new video and parent/caregiver materials designed to help children of injured veterans and other returning service members adjust to changes in their parents. [more].

> MCX CELLULAR PHONE CENTER CLOSURE To our valued patrons, the cellular center is closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.

> NEED AUDIO-VISUAL ASSISTANCE HERE ON BASE? American AV is here in the Electronics Department at the MCX Miramar Main Store. They're ready to perform in-home installations such as home theater set-ups, site surveys, flat screen installs, and more. Call the AV experts today at: (858) 422-5228. [more]

> HOMEFRONT AMERICA OFFERS $25,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN For the third year in a row, Homefront America will award twenty-five (25) $1,000 scholarships to benefit military dependent children. [more]

> THE AMERICAN RED CROSS Needs Volunteers. To find out how you can help the San Diego chapter of the ARC, please click here to download a two-page Word document that includes Web site and email links in connection with this news.

 

   

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